Game Plan

[Hivenburs]

Hey,
I am going to my girlfriends soon, for the first time since my Ativan withdrawl, the last time I was there I had a panic attack and this has made it quite hard for me to go back.. Basically I need some tips that could help me. I don't see myself having a panic attack but if I do is there anything I can do to relieve it without taking medications? (Never touching benzos again)

[23fish]

Try to observe the symptoms rather than tense up against them.Tell yourself they are uncomfortable but not harmful, and remember they will reach a peak. X

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Don't forget to breathe, and try thinking about something where you have to concentrate. I've tried listing as many jobs as I can for each letter of the alphabet (in my head) or counting back in 7s from 500.